by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UH. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UH among the top schools in the country for biotechnology, coming in at #40 out of 82 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 40 of 82 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in Texas | 4 of 9 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 of 11 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in biotechnology at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 85 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Houston conferred 85 bachelor’s degrees in biotechnology.
UH is among the very best schools in the country for biotechnology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
Biotechnology students who finish a bachelor’s at UH report a median salary of $63,591 a year. This is lower than $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
To complete a bachelor’s at UH, biotechnology graduates take on a median debt of $19,250 in student loans. This is lower than $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of biotechnology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of biotechnology bachelor’s degree graduates at UH were Asian. Approximately 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in biotechnology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
